SORRY?! FLAMENGO'S FORMER DESIRE IS DEFEATED WITH ATLÉTICO-MG THIS WEDNESDAY

Gustavo Scarpa was one of Flamengo's main targets at the beginning of the season. However, the midfielder refused the red-black team's proposal and chose to play for Atlético-MG, leaving Nottingham Forest, in England. This Wednesday (03), Flamengo beat the Minas Gerais team 4-2. During the game, Flamengo fans remembered the player's decision not to accept the Rio club's proposal.

Without being able to establishing himself in European football, after spells at Olympiacos (GRE) and Nottingham Forest (ING), Gustavo Scarpa asked to return to Brazil. The midfielder even negotiated with Flamengo, but preferred to settle with Atlético-MG. The Minas Gerais club spent 5 million euros (R$ 26.5 million at the time) to sign the player, a significant investment in strengthening the squad.

Meanwhile, at Flamengo, Luiz Araújo has been standing out in the same role that Gustavo Scarpa plays at Atlético-MG. Luiz Araújo is the leader in assists for Flamengo this season, showing his importance in the team. With the pass to Bruno Henrique this Wednesday (03), the number 7 reached the mark of eight assists in 2024, surpassing the number of Scarpa, who has six assists for Atlético-MG.

The performance de Luiz Araújo highlights the difference in impact between the two players on the season. While Flamengo celebrates the significant contribution of its midfielder, the choice of Scarpa by Atlético-MG has not produced the same results. Flamengo's 4-2 victory over Atlético-MG, therefore, also symbolizes the effectiveness of the choices made by Rubro-Negro in assembling the squad.

With the victory, Flamengo remains firmly in the lead of the Brazilian Championship, increasing the confidence of its fans. The memory of the proposal rejected by Gustavo Scarpa serves as a point of reflection for the player, who is now looking for better results at Atlético-MG. The next round of the championship promises more excitement, with Flamengo facing Cuiabá on Saturday (06), at Maracanã.